Tokyo stocks were flat amid thin trading Tuesday morning, as investors locked in gains from the previous day while some technology issues were bought amid rising U.S. futures.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 0.82 points, or 0.00 percent, from Monday to 33,253.21. The broader Topix index was down 1.30 points, or 0.06 percent, at 2,336.10.
On the top-tier Prime Market, gainers were led by mining, and pulp and paper issues, while the top decliners were rubber product and air transportation shares.
